Chapter 46

• Adrian's POV:
• I sat in my New York office, the morning light pouring through the tall windows, slicing across my desk in sharp, bright lines. The coffee in my mug was strong, black, and bitter—just the way I liked it, keeping my mind razor-sharp. My laptop glowed in front of me, numbers and emails scrolling across the screen, each one a piece of the empire I’d carved out with ruthless focus.
• The door clicked open, and Timi stepped in, her heels tapping softly against the hardwood floor. She looked different today—nervous, her usual confidence replaced by a fidgety edge. Her hands twisted together, and her eyes darted around before settling on me.